Tennessee student says he was 'screwed' out of $600k chance on Pat McAfee's College GameDay
Contestant claims a raffle pick and ID rules left him ineligible despite no physical ID requirement stated on GameDay rules.
A University of Tennessee student claims he was denied a chance to win $600,000 on Pat McAfee's College GameDay after failing to present a physical photo ID when selected for the show's kicking challenge.
The incident, described by Jake Lund, unfolded last week when GameDay visited Knoxville ahead of the Volunteers' matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs. Contestants are chosen by raffle; fans receive a ticket upon entering the barricade on game day. Lund says he was initially picked through his ticket, but a prior number drawn was connected to a student who was under 18, necessitating a redraw and elevating Lund into the running for the prize. A viral TikTok video shows Lund recounting the moment and the momentary rush when his name or number seemed to be called.
Lund explains that he did not bring his wallet or physical ID to the show because he did not want to risk losing valuables after camping out overnight to secure his spot. He says he was prepared to verify his identity using a photo on his phone, the date of birth listed on his Apple Wallet, or information on the university website, but a GameDay organizer insisted otherwise. According to Lund, the organizer looked him in the eye and said,